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When you are fitted in a racing car and you race to win, second or third place is not enough.

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Ayrton Senna
Age: 34 †
Born: 1960
Born: March 21
Died: 1994
Died: May 1
Businessperson
Formula 1 Driver
Formula One Driver
Philanthropist
Racing Automobile Driver
Ayrton Senna da Silva
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Thirds
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Second
Winning
Race
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Fitted

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